Irish Rail confirm there will be extra services from Sligo
Irish Rail have confirmed that they will add an extra service to the Sligo Dublin line by the Summer. The move is prompted by growing passenger numbers on the route. The propsed changes are as follows: At present there is an 8:00 and 11:05 service from Dublin. The company propose…
People with disabilities slam Irish Rail notification policy
People with disabilities are hitting out at Irish Rail over a new policy requiring them to give four hours notice of travel if they need help. A protest over the issue took place yesterday at Connolly Station in Dublin, to where the many disabled people from the north west travel…
Irish Rail is adding an extra service from Sligo to Dublin this year
Irish Rail is to add an extra service between Sligo and Dublin this year due to increased demand. There was a 6% increase in passenger numbers on the route according to figures released by Irish Rail today. While the timings of the service have not yet been decided, an additional…
Irish Rail SIPTU and NBRU staff accept pay deal
Irish Rail staff with SIPTU and the NBRU have accepted a pay deal recommended by the Labour Court. It allows for a 7.5 percent pay hike for workers over 3 years. The Labour Court intervened following a series of 24 hour rail strikes. In a statement the NBRU says it…
Irish Rail services to resume after this morning’s disruption
Irish Rail and Dublin Bus services are resuming after being disrupted by Bus Éireann pickets this morning. Virtually all trains and buses were cancelled by the action, with management saying it was completely unexpected. This included the Sligo/Dublin train service. Union bosses say they were also taken by surprise, and…
Council wants assurance in writing from Irish Rail on Sligo-Dublin line
Sligo County Council wants a statement in writing from Irish Rail early in the New Year stating that there is no threat to the Sligo-Dublin rail line. Discussion on the rail line arose at the December monthly meeting as a result of a motion from Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley. The…
Sligo to Dublin rail line not at risk says Irish Rail
Irish Rail have confirmed that the Sligo to Dublin rail line is not at risk. A national review of rail services found €600 million was needed to meet the funding gap over the next five years. There were fears that the route could be one of those under threat of…